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UK surname

Leblanc

A French topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a white poplar tree or on a chalky white soil.

In the 1881 census there were 47 people recorded with the Leblanc surname, ranking it #27,019 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 223, ranked #18,222, up from #27,019 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kensington and Chelsea, Brent and Bury.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Leblanc is 224 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 374.5%.

1881 census count

47

Ranked #27,019

Modern count

223

2016, ranked #18,222

Peak year

2015

224 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Leblanc had 47 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #27,019 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 223 in 2016, ranked #18,222.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 47 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Leblanc surname distribution map

The map shows where the Leblanc surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Leblanc surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Leblanc over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 9 #31,675
1861 historical 12 #32,329
1881 historical 47 #27,019
1891 historical 23 #32,389
1901 historical 32 #30,501
1911 historical 15 #31,938
1997 modern 147 #21,393
1998 modern 158 #20,992
1999 modern 164 #20,621
2000 modern 173 #19,889
2001 modern 165 #20,199
2002 modern 184 #19,275
2003 modern 181 #19,277
2004 modern 181 #19,363
2005 modern 172 #19,908
2006 modern 177 #19,738
2007 modern 187 #19,271
2008 modern 194 #19,011
2009 modern 208 #18,551
2010 modern 220 #18,265
2011 modern 216 #18,321
2012 modern 208 #18,720
2013 modern 214 #18,671
2014 modern 219 #18,523
2015 modern 224 #18,117
2016 modern 223 #18,222

Geography

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Where Leblancs are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Kensington and Chelsea, Brent, Bury and Guildford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Kensington and Chelsea 007 Kensington and Chelsea
2 Brent 033 Brent
3 Kensington and Chelsea 010 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Bury 010 Bury
5 Guildford 003 Guildford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Leblanc

These lists show first names that appear often with the Leblanc surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Leblanc

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Leblanc, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Leblanc surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Leblanc household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Leblanc is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Leblanc is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Leblanc falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Leblanc is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Leblanc, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Leblanc

The surname "LEBLANC" originated in France during the Middle Ages. It was derived from the Old French phrase "le blanc," which means "the white one." This nickname likely referred to someone with fair hair or a pale complexion.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various medieval records and documents from the 12th and 13th centuries. For example, a "Guillaume le Blanc" is mentioned in a 1198 charter from Normandy, while a "Petrus le Blanc" appears in a 1240 tax roll from Anjou.

As the name spread throughout France, regional variations in spelling emerged, such as "Leblanc," "Le Blanc," and "Leblanque." These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciation patterns.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals bore the surname "LEBLANC." One of the earliest was Guillaume le Blanc, a 13th-century French poet and trouvère from Arras. Another was Nicolas le Blanc, a 16th-century French explorer and navigator who was among the first Europeans to document the coastline of Australia.

In the 17th century, François le Blanc (1623-1698) was a French traveler and author who wrote extensively about his journeys through the Middle East and Asia. His work, "Relation de ce qui s'est passé de plus remarquable à Ispahan en Perse," provided valuable insights into the culture and customs of the Persian Empire.

During the 18th century, Jean-Bernard le Blanc (1707-1781) was a French sculptor and architect who worked on several notable projects, including the renovation of the Palace of Versailles and the construction of the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris.

In the 19th century, Charles le Blanc (1817-1882) was a French historian and art critic who authored numerous works on the history of engraving and etching, including "Manuel de l'Amateur d'Estampes" and "Histoire des Peintres de Toutes les Écoles."

Throughout its long history, the surname "LEBLANC" has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, explorers, and scholars, reflecting the diverse contributions of those with this name to the cultural and intellectual heritage of France and beyond.

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1881 census detail

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Leblanc families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Leblanc surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Channel Islands leads with 19 Leblancs recorded in 1881 and an index of 139.91x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 19 139.91x
Lancashire 6 1.10x
Middlesex 6 1.31x
Hampshire 3 3.19x
Hertfordshire 3 9.50x
Yorkshire 3 0.66x
Gloucestershire 2 2.22x
Warwickshire 2 1.73x
Kent 1 0.64x
Midlothian 1 1.63x
Surrey 1 0.45x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kirkdale in Lancashire leads with 6 Leblancs recorded in 1881 and an index of 65.57x.

Place Total Index
Kirkdale 6 65.57x
St Peter Port 6 239.04x
St Martin 4 481.93x
Lymington 3 434.78x
Northaw 3 3333.33x
St Sampson 3 491.80x
Chelsea London 2 14.48x
Huddersfield 2 30.21x
Leamington Priors 2 70.42x
Prestbury 2 909.09x
St Anne 2 833.33x
St Helier 2 45.25x
Camberwell 1 3.42x
Cranbrook 1 151.52x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 1 4.05x
Grouville 1 263.16x
Pool 1 1111.11x
St George Hanover Square 1 12.38x
St Lawrence 1 270.27x
St Marylebone London 1 4.09x
St Pancras London 1 2.71x
Westminster St James 1 21.23x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Leblanc surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Marie 6
Augustine 2
Amelia 1
Antionette 1
Celestine 1
Desiree 1
Edith 1
Eliza 1
Elizabeth 1
Emma 1
Fanny 1
Filihia 1
Georgina 1
Harriet 1
Henriette 1
Isabella 1
Jeanne 1
Laura 1
Margaret 1
Margerite 1
Melanie 1
Rosa 1
Rosalie 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Leblanc surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Jean 3
William 2
Arthur 1
Edmund 1
Francis 1
Francois 1
Frederick 1
Honore 1
Hyacinte 1
Joseph 1
Palidor 1
Phillip 1
Thomas 1

FAQ

Leblanc surname: questions and answers

How common was the Leblanc surname in 1881?

In 1881, 47 people were recorded with the Leblanc surname. That placed it at #27,019 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Leblanc surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 223 in 2016. That gives Leblanc a modern rank of #18,222.

What does the Leblanc surname mean?

A French topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a white poplar tree or on a chalky white soil.

What does the Leblanc map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Leblanc bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.